Jamestown, KY

Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. Survivors include: One sister – Gladys Daniel, of Jamestown One brother – Galen Crockett, [...] The post Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Russell Springs man was arrested early Saturday following the execution of a search warrant as part of a drug trafficking investigation. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin obtained the warrant [...] The post RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A LaRue County man was arrested Thursday evening on a Russell Circuit Court indictment. Kentucky State Police served 39-year-old Thomas Edward Davis of Hodgenville with the indictment warrant. Davis is charged with possession of methamphetamine, [...] The post LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A portion of Kentucky 619, also known as Indian Cave Hill, in Jamestown will be temporarily closed Wednesday, September 9th. The Kentucky Department of Highways says crews will replace a cross drain beneath the roadway [...] The post Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Lake Liberty has lost ground over the past two weeks as dry and hot conditions continue. According to city officials, the lake is now approximately 16 feet below full pool, compared with about 15 feet [...] The post Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Pulaski County man has been found guilty of murder and several other felony charges following a four-day trial in Pulaski Circuit Court. Sheriff Bobby Jones says a jury returned the verdict Thursday against 62-year-old [...] The post Pulaski County Man Convicted of Murder and Kidnapping first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A multi-agency rescue operation was carried out Thursday afternoon after a worker fell nearly 20 feet while working on a barge at Wolf Creek Dam. That was Russell County Search & Rescue Chief Chris Money. [...] The post Injured Worker Airlifted Following Rescue at Wolf Creek Dam first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Liberty man was arrested late Wednesday night at a residence along Kentucky 1729. KSP Trooper Maverick Gadberry took 42-year-old Jeremy Owens into custody on a warrant for failure to comply with the sex-offender registry. [...] The post Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

A Columbia man was arrested late Wednesday night on domestic-violence and drug charges. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber arrested 19-year-old Jaiden Elijah Warren on charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault, both related to [...] The post Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. [...] The post Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.